The man, believed to be in his mid-twenties, was treated by paramedics after the call at 9.19am today, according to an East of England Ambulance Trust spokeswoman.

She said: “We were called at 9.19am today and sent a rapid response vehicle and ambulance to the scene. The man had sustained internal injuries to his abdomen after a plastic pipe fell on him.

“We administered pain relief and immobilised him using a collar and a board, before taking him to West Suffolk Hospital for further treatment. Upon arrival at hospital he was believed to be in a serious condition.”